Category Archives: completing tasks

Slow and Steady…

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Beth F.

January 14th, 2019 I began a journey toward becoming a more fit and fabulous version of myself. This is a road I’ve traveled in the past, sometimes successfully and sometimes not so much. After seeing the ads for the “Noom” … Continue reading →

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Can “tidying up” REALLY change your life?????

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Beth F.

After reading countless reviews praising “the life-changing magic of tidying up, the Japanese art of decluttering and organizing” by Marie Kondo, I found my curiosity aroused to the point where I HAD to read this book. On our recent anniversary … Continue reading →

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Accountability, or “Why I am a ‘mean’ Mom”

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Beth F.

Accountability breeds responsibility – Stephen Covey More and more lately, I see examples of the consequences of a lack of accountability in members of today’s society. I am reminded of “The Little Red Hen”, a story I learned as a … Continue reading →

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Reach your destination one step at a time!

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Beth F.

The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps-we must step up the stairs. – Vance Havner What an excellent bit of advice! I think so often we know the steps … Continue reading →

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Enjoy the simpler things!

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Beth F.

One worthwhile task carried to a successful conclusion is worth half-a-hundred half-finished tasks. ~ Malcolm S. Forbes Sometimes we can get the greatest pleasure from the simplest things. My yard and garden, small though they may be, offer me … Continue reading →